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ICT Authority; Baptism without conversion
by robert yawe 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

Hi Listers, It is with a heavy heart that I make this post as those involved are close friends and acquaintances but what has to be done must be done. We recently had a lot of fanfare about the birth of the ICT Authority and it was felt that they would bring a breath of fresh-air into the sector but it seems that all we have is baptism without conversion which makes it a truly PR activity whose only beneficiaries are the graphic designers who will be paid for developing a new logo and printing new stationary. I expected better from the acting CEO in association with a new CS and PS in the related ministry but it seems I expected too much too soon. The ICT Authorities first visible activity has been an advert placed in the newspapers for the installation of an obsolete server (http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/eserverp5/entry/550/) and the delivery of an over priced solution that can easily be installed on the CS's laptop not to mention that a similar application is currently operational at transport ministry. http://www.tendersunlimited.co.ke/services/public-sector/ict-services/11613… To test the currently installed system send an SMS to 22456 with the followin; 1. Check vehicle registration details: type "MVR followed by your vehicle registration number" e.g. "MVR KAP 162F" 2. Check driving license validity/details: type "DLR followed by your 6 digit driving license number" 3. Check TLB details: "TLB followed by the vehicle registration number" 4. Check vehichle inspection details: "type "INS followed by the vehicle registration number" I would have expected that the authority would use this opportunity to implement a truly radical and revolutionary solution that will not only meet the requirements of a single ministerial department, as this one is intended to do, but set the basis for a national cloud solution. Dr. Getao had at one time proposed to carry out a complete ICT audit of the government inventory as the first step to rationalise, centralise and harmonise the government activities but it seems that that remains a pipe dream as can be seen from this advert. From the tender documents it is clear that the amount to be spent is in excess of Kes.1,000,000,000/- (1 Billion) which is roughly the amount spent by Safaricom in setting up its complete cloud infrastructure that is capable of providing solution to the entire East and central African governments, banks and major corporates. It is time to stop this culture of baptisms without conversion as all we end up with are clean sinners. Regards Disclaimer: I have a vested interest in the project as a tax payer, consumer of the solution and a member of the ICT fraternity Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Help desk application
by Pwaruingi 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

Am shopping for a IT help desk application/solution to support a single site with about 70 users. I am currently reading on service desk plus 8.2 and would appreciate your inputs on the same or other apps that you've had experience with. Thank you, WARUINGI

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intermediary Liability...
by Henry Maina 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

Dear Listers, Plesae find a link to ARTICLE 19 policy brief on Intermediary Liability. http://www.article19.org/resources.php/resource/37243/en/internet-intermedi… http://www.article19.org/data/files/Intermediaries_ENGLISH.pdf We welcome comments. Regards HENRY O. MAINA DIRECTOR ARTICLE 19 KENYA/EASTERN AFRICA ACS PLAZA, 2nd FLOOR, LENANA ROAD P O BOX 2653,00100 NAIROBI TEL:+254 (20) 3862230/2 FAX:+254 (20) 3862231 EMAIL: henry(a)article19.org ________________________________________

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For every KSh. 100 you spend on Safaricom, KSh. 28 is tax
by Grace Githaiga 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

http://cio.co.ke/news/main-stories/for-every-ksh.-100-you-spend-on-safarico…

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Cisco Connect Kenya 2013- REGISTER TODAY
by John Gitau 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

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Row simmers over order on new Information, Communication and Technology leadership
by Grace Githaiga 15 Sep '13

15 Sep '13

A row is simmering in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology over a law that gives the Cabinet secretary power to make unilateral appointment. Executive Order No. 2 of 2013 by President Uhuru Kenyatta on the reorganisation of government that establishes the Information and Communications Technology Authority ( ICTA) gives the ICT Cabinet Secretary power to appoint the CEO of the authority without involving the board. http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000092541&story_title=row-simmer…

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Shame of analogue parents in digital era
by Grace Githaiga 14 Sep '13

14 Sep '13

The availability of cheap mobile phones with internet access is exposing young people to pornographic movies and sites, a new study says.The United Nations Children’s Fund study released Friday says children are unaware of the risks. http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Shame+of+analogue+parents+in+digital+era/-/105…

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Re: [kictanet] An Automated ICT Affiliate Solution...Be The First To Know.
by Njeri Rionge 13 Sep '13

13 Sep '13

Dear Colleagues, We are proud to announce that the affiliate program<http://peachcrm.com/affiliates-program.html>is ready for those that would find this an interesting product <http://www.peachcrm.com> to promote and earn fees commensurate to the traffic and user conversation generated towards the peachcrm.com site. Your feedback <http://peachcrm.com/contact-us.html> requests will be responded to by our customer support staff. Proudly Kenyan, aligning with the Vision 2030 agenda. On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 9:23 AM, Ignite Consulting < njeri.rionge(a)igniteconsulting.co.ke> wrote: > Dear KICTAnet Members, > > Over the years we (Ignite Consulting) have interacted with different > sectors on Organization Effectiveness, ICT Sensitization and other related > Management Consulting work. During this period we learnt a lot about what > makes or breaks organization development and builds sustainable businesses. > These lessons learnt were not in vain, they have informed the innovative > development of our intuitive PeachCRM.com, a product of Insite Limited, > Insite was incorporated to handle technology enhancements that benefit > business retooling needs for small and medium size companies, based on work > that we do as Ignite Consulting Limited, with intention to separate > capacity and organize service delivery mechanisms that are effective. We > opted to drive the online technology business separate to help on board ICT > tools for your business. > > To learn more about this tool have a look at the video informercial > http://youtu.be/F2t-R6UeFjw and let us know what you think. > > As we all know with cloud computing, services offered on the cloud have no > restrictions. And customization is not difficult to do when the need > arises. This tool can be used by english speaking companies around the > world. > In particular here at home, distributors, traders, service providers, our > 47 counties, associations and professional e.g doctors, lawyers, > accountants, business advisors can all benefit from using this tool. Our > testers said I quote "It's more then a CRM". > > You will see that last month the tool received the CIO 100 Award > recognition and for that we thank the judges and CIO for the work they are > doing for our East African region. > > For more information please contact our Chief Software Architect Dayvee > Ngugi on 0726577045 or email dayvee(a)insite.co.ke > > This is a true vision 2030 agenda product and I am sure those of you that > need this tool and support us will benefit. It goes for kes. 1000 per user > per month and it's pay as you go, no contracts, which means your > responsible for your documents when you chose not to continue with the > services. > > Your feedback is important to us. > > I have not been active on this list in a long while, though I remember the > beginning of this list only to well. Stay Blessed. > > Regards, > > Njeri Rionge > > Contacts: > Cell +254 705 980 520 > LandLine +254 20 360 1630 > Purshottam Place, 7th Floor > Or c/o Business Lounge The Junction Mall 4th Floor. > > > Sent from my iPhone -- Njeri Rionge (Ms) Founder & Executive Director http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/njeri-rionge/5/966/760 * 2009 Inductee ICT Hall of Fame Computer Society of Kenya 2009 World Technology Forum Nominee 2011 Featured on Forbes.com* __________________________________ Skype ID: nrionge Personal Website: www.njeri-rionge.com Tel: +254 20 253 2144, 253 2142 (Orange Fixed Plus) Tel: +254 722 522136 (Safaricom Mobile) Tel: +254 773 495022 (Orange Mobile) URL: www.igniteconsulting.co.ke P. O. Box 15568 Nairobi 00100, Kenya ======================================= Related Brands: www.njeri-rionge.com www.insite.co.ke www.ignitelifestyle.com www.businesslounge.co.ke www.dukalangu.com ==========================================

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FW: What is safe anymore - cellphone guns!
by Edith Adera 12 Sep '13

12 Sep '13

Listers, Not sure what world I live in, but I had never before come across this information on cellphone guns! Have they reached Kenya? If so, what is being done about it? Shocked Edith =============== Brief Analysis Cell phone guns are real and law enforcement authorities and airport security staff are certainly well aware of them. However, they are by no means "very new" as suggested in the warning message. Such devices have been around for a number of years. [Description: Bookmark and Share]<http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=bluegum> Detailed analysis and references below example. Enter your email address to subscribe to the Hoax-Slayer Newsletter<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/subscription-options.shtml>: Last updated: 26th April 2010 First published: 11th February 2008 Article written by Brett M. Christensen About Brett Christensen and Hoax-Slayer<http://www.hoax-slayer.com/about.shtml> Example Subject: Fw: MUST SEE: Airport security MUST SEE - Airport security This is a must read and something very new Most of us see airport security as a pain. Some of us even feel violated. When you see the pictures below, you will understand why they want our cell phones through the x-ray machine. If you get asked to test your cell phone at the airport, this is the reason. [Description: Cell phone gun 1] Cell phone guns have arrived. And they are real. Beneath the digital phone face is a .22 caliber handgun capable of firing four rounds in rapid succession using the standard telephone keypad. European law enforcement officials are stunned by the discovery of these deadly decoys. They say phone guns are changing the rules of engagement in Europe. Only when you have one in your hand do you realize that they are heavier than a regular cell phone. Be patient if security asks to look at your cell phone or turn it on to show that it works . They have a good reason! Wake up to our NEW WORLD!! We shouldn't complain about airport security invading your privacy. [Description: Cell phone gun 2] [Description: Cell phone gun 3] (Note: Some versions of the message also arrive with the following video as an attached file) Detailed Analysis According to this warning message, .22 caliber handguns that look like cell phones have been discovered by law enforcement officials in Europe. The message contains attached images of such a device along with a graphic depicting how a cell phone gun works. An apparently authentic video clip of a cell phone gun being fired is also included with some versions of the email. Two of the images contained in the message are in fact stills taken from this video. The message notes that such guns can fire up to four rounds by pressing numbers on the cell phone keypad. Guns like the one described in the message are certainly real. However, they are not a new development as suggested in this warning message. In fact, reports of cell phone guns<http://www.theregister.co.uk/2000/11/30/guns_disguised_as_mobile_phones/> go back to at least the year 2000. The same images along with the video clip of a cell phone gun in action have been posted to numerous websites, blogs and social networks over several years The video was shown as part of a WCBSTV news report<http://wcbstv.com/topstories/Cell.Phone.Guns.2.235170.html> in May 2006. According to the accompanying article on the WCBSTV website, New York City police were warned to keep an eye out for the cell phone guns via an internal memo. Cell phone guns have several times been the subject of security alerts in the United States and elsewhere. A 2004 article<http://www.time.com/time/press_releases/article/0,8599,582296,00.html> in Time magazine notes that screening equipment at airports is normally able to detect cell phone guns and other such devices. Cell phone guns are considerably heavier than normal cell phones. A cell phone gun could certainly kill or seriously injure someone. However, a CNN report<http://edition.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/europe/11/30/mobile.gun/> about the weapons notes that they are "extremely inaccurate" and therefore effective only at very close range. Although cell phone guns are real, I could find no reports of the devices actually being used in major crimes such as attempted hijackings or terrorist activities. However, there have been several reports of cell phone guns being seized from criminals<http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2000/11/30/wmob30.xml> in Europe. The concept of disguising guns as everyday items is actually nothing new. For many years, guns and other weapons have been disguised to look like pens, calculators, cameras, canes and a number of other commonplace objects. [Description: Bookmark and Share]<http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=bluegum> References Guns disguised as mobile phones<http://www.theregister.co.uk/2000/11/30/guns_disguised_as_mobile_phones/> NYPD On The Look Out For Cell Phone Guns<http://wcbstv.com/topstories/Cell.Phone.Guns.2.235170.html> Cell-Phone Guns Security Alerts<http://www.time.com/time/press_releases/article/0,8599,582296,00.html> Bond-style mobile phone-guns seized<http://edition.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/europe/11/30/mobile.gun/> Smart crooks carry mobile phone guns<http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2000/11/30/wmob30.xml> Last updated: 26th April 2010 First published: 11th February 2008 Article written by Brett M. 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Fwd: INVITATION - CHINA HIGH TECH INNOVATION PRODUCTS AND TECHNIQUES EXHIBITION , 17TH SEPTEMBER 2013 AT LAICO REGENCY
by Ali Hussein 12 Sep '13

12 Sep '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: KEPSA CEO <ceo(a)kepsa.or.ke> Date: Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 8:54 AM Subject: INVITATION - CHINA HIGH TECH INNOVATION PRODUCTS AND TECHNIQUES EXHIBITION , 17TH SEPTEMBER 2013 AT LAICO REGENCY To: Cc: mgaitho(a)kenyachamber.or.ke Dear Valuable Members,**** **** The Government of People’s Republic of China has on-going initiatives to promote closer trade relations with the Government of Kenya as well as building partnerships with the private sector of both countries through trade fairs and exhibitions, and other business networking platforms.**** **** In this regard we wish to bring to your attention of an upcoming exhibition dubbed *"China High Tech Innovation Products and Techniques Exhibition"* to be held at the *Laico Regency on 17th September 2013 at 10.00am* and soon followed after with an *opening ceremony at 10.30am*. The event is an opportunity to further promote economic and trade development especially in the field of high-end technology between Kenya and China. The exhibition has been organized by *China Shippers’ Association and Torch Hi-Tech Industry Development Center, Ministry of Science and Technology of China* in conjunction with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI).* *** **** This is therefore to invite you to participate in this exhibition. For more information and confirmation kindly contact Michael Gaitho, email mgaitho(a)kenyachamber.or.ke or Tel: 020 2402833, 0728 855534. Confirmations will be best preferred before close of business on 14th September 2013.**** **** Best Regards,**** ** ** [image: Description: KEPSA LOGO FINAL-02]**** * * *Carole Kariuki, HSC, MBS |* Chief Executive Officer**** *Kenya Private Sector Alliance *| 5th Floor, Shelter Afrique Building, Mamlaka Rd**** P.O. Box 3556-00100 Nairobi, Kenya** Office: +254 20 2730371/2/2727936 | Fax: +254 20 2730374**** Cell: +254 720 340949 / 0735 999979 Email: ceo(a)kepsa.or.ke<http://%[email protected]> **** www.kepsa.or.ke**** *The Voice of the Private Sector in Kenya*** ** ** [image: Description: facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kenya-Private-Sector-Alliance-KEPSA/355762534…> [image: Description: twitter(3)] <https://twitter.com/KEPSA_KENYA>****

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